Securemystuffonline.com by Kenton Brothers is quickly gaining attention in the local marketplace. In fact, MetroWireKC recently featured a story on SecureMyStuff and Kenton Brothers CEO Gina Stuelke.
SecureMyStuffonline video security cameras can offer an easy and inexpensive alternative way to secure clients properties using hosted service. Kenton Brothers CEO Gina Stuelke was proud to say “We’re able to prevent things from happening because alerts can be sent to let you know someone is tampering with your dumpster or doing something on the property. The client can see what’s going on and choose to take action before something happens.”
Since WatchMyStuff is hosted on the SecureMyStuff network by Kenton Brothers, it requires less critical infrastructure and investment on the part of the client, making it an excellent option for smaller businesses that don’t have the infrastructure needed for traditional video systems. Plus, you can watch your security camera feeds and recorded events from anywhere in the world. As long as you’ve got an internet capable phone, tablet, laptop, or pc, you can log into the SecureMyStuffonline site and immediately view what your security camera is capturing.
“We are focusing on being part of the leading edge in technology as it relates to the security world,” says Stuelke. “It’s an exciting time for our business.”
To read the full article, go to http://metrowiremedia.com/newsletters/ or to learn more about WatchMyStuff, visit our web site. ]]>http://securemystuffonline.com/2011/06/watchmystuff-featured-in-metrowirekcs-business-in-motion/feed/0Have You Experienced Vandalism At Your Community Swimming Pool? We Can Help.http://securemystuffonline.com/2011/06/have-you-experienced-vandalism-at-your-community-swimming-pool-we-can-help/
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*Post written by Penny Jackson, Marketing and Sales Specialist for Kenton Brothers and SecureMyStuff
THE PROBLEM
I’ve received several calls this spring and early summer from Homeowners Association (HOA) members and property managers who are concerned about the security of their community pools. Homeowners Associations are putting more and more money into the cleaning, maintenance and repair of their community pools due to vandals and trespassers.
In fact, I was just discussing this issue with a friend a couple of weeks ago. He lives in a subdivision that has a community pool that has been vandalized and they have had to deal with the destruction left behind. Several HOA members suspect local teenagers that live within the subdivision are to blame.
When damage or vandalism happens at the community pool, all members of the homeowners association have to pitch in extra money in order to clean and repair the pool. Understandably, they want a solution that can identify the perpetrators and share the information with police. Or, if the perpetrator is someone within their community, they can approach the specific homeowner about the situation. This helps ensure that only the guilty party is responsible for the damage and clean up, rather than placing the financial burden on all members of the HOA.
THE SOLUTION
The problem most homeowners associations run into is the fact that the majority of inexpensive security strategies available to them are retroactive or merely passive attempts at security (alarms, lights, “no trespassing” signs, or fences around the perimeter). As most of us know, a simple fence and locked gate is not going to deter a trespasser or vandal, nor is it going to identify the perpetrator.
WatchMyStuff is an ideal option for HOA's determined to keep an eye on the community swimming pool from anywhere in the world. WatchMyStuff is a hosted, internet-based video camera system that is inexpensive (plans start around $33/mo.) and easy to use. The cameras available through WatchMyStuff have the ability to send alerts upon activity within the camera’s field of view and the video clips can be viewed at www.securemystuffonline.com on any capable smart phone, laptop, or personal desktop computer.
Trespassers and vandals can literally be caught red handed and police can be dispatched immediately before any further damage is done. To learn more about WatchMyStuff and to see a live demo, click here. For more information, give us a call today at 1-888-536-8661.]]>http://securemystuffonline.com/2011/06/have-you-experienced-vandalism-at-your-community-swimming-pool-we-can-help/feed/0What Do America’s Funniest Home Videos And SecureMyStuff Have In Common?http://securemystuffonline.com/2011/05/what-do-americas-funniest-home-videos-and-securemystuff-have-in-common/
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This week's post is written by Penny Jackson, Marketing and Sales Specialist for SecureMyStuff and Kenton Brothers...
Every Sunday night, at my 9 year old daughter's insistence, my family gathers around the TV in our living room to watch America's Funniest Home Videos. With all of the commitments our family has throughout an average week, we rarely have time to just enjoy each other’s company and share a laugh. We look forward to this weekly tradition as it lets us relax and have a good chuckle before another whirlwind week of work, school and sports commitments.
Recently, we were watching AFV host Tom Bergeron present us with hilarious footage sent to ABC from all over the country and I noticed that one of the videos supplied happened to be from a security camera. I realized that funny security camera footage isn’t all that unusual and it made me also think of TV shows like “World’s Dumbest Criminals.” Those shows THRIVE on silly clips that happened to be picked up by security cameras.
So now I’ve got this all-consuming desire to catch someone doing something really amusing on our cameras here at our offices. I mean, wouldn’t it be great to win that $10,000 prize, or even the $100,000 prize and a Disney vacation for my family, just by submitting a funny video captured by our security cameras?
Our SecureMyStuff Trash Cam alone has picked up some funny nuggets of security camera outtakes. In fact, a few weeks ago we all gathered around my computer monitor to giggle over the live security feed of our local dumpster diver digging through our dumpster in broad daylight. The funny part wasn’t that he was digging around in there, but that he literally had his entire body upside down in the dumpster, with only his feet dangling out over the edge. It was funny in a cartoonish sort of way. That’s one ambitious dumpster diver.
Two weeks ago our Trash Cam picked up video of someone trying to physically move our dumpster. As soon as motion was detected by the camera, the system sent us an alert that something was happening at the dumpster. Our dumpster is chained to the side of the building, so we were all curious to see why someone was trying to move our dumpster. As we watched the live feed online through the SecureMyStuff web site, we got quite a show of these guys using our loading dock/ ramp to practice trick bike jumps.
Now I know these aren’t the best examples of funny videos caught by security cameras, but now I’m bound and determined to watch each video alert from our camera with new interest. The great thing about the security cameras like the ones we offer at SecureMyStuff is that you have the ability to watch your property online, and you may even get lucky and have something entertaining to share with others (or enter to AFV for a big cash award).
Take a look below at some of the hilarious security camera captured clips I found on YouTube. Have you captured something funny, unbelievable, or just plain stupid on your security cameras? Share it with us!
]]>http://securemystuffonline.com/2011/05/what-do-americas-funniest-home-videos-and-securemystuff-have-in-common/feed/0Caught On Tape…Thanks To The Trash Cam!http://securemystuffonline.com/2011/05/caught-on-tape-thanks-to-the-trash-cam/
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Well, now we have photographic evidence of someone that we see in our parking lot quite often these days and have captured his every move on our Trash Cam by SecureMyStuff. As you can see from the pictures below, we were able to take screenshots of the video and catch him in the act.
While this may be a relatively harmless example of how the Trash Cam works, you can see how handy it can be for your business during late nights and weekends when a dumpster is left alone and vulnerable in a dark alley or parking lot.
Visit the demos page of the SecureMyStuff web site to see live videos of our Trash Cam and other video feeds.
If you would like more information on the Trash Cam or other surveillance services offered by SecureMyStuff, call us today at 1-888-536-8661.

We’ve been asking our clients what one of their biggest concerns is regarding the security of their property. Time and time again, the response is the dumpster. Several building owners and managers around Kansas City have had trouble keeping an eye on their outdoor trash dumpsters. Many have found mattresses, couches, TVs, and other various objects left in their dumpsters by trespassers or former tenants.
When items like these are left in a dumpster, the owner incurs additional charges from their trash pickup provider. Since dumpsters are typically left unattended and sit in a location that is out of view of the general public, trespassers are able to dump unwanted items at all hours of the day without being seen.
At Kenton Brothers, we’ve had items placed in our dumpster illegally so we decided to unveil the “Trash Cam” by SecureMyStuff. The “Trash Cam” is our eye in the sky that alerts us of any activity at the dumpster site, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This ensures we are able to keep an eye on the activity at the dumpster, as well as allowing us to identify and pursue violators and trespassers. Follow some simple instructions in order to take a look at the live demo feed of our “Trash Cam” here.
Have you or other business owners you know had experiences with unwanted or illegal dumping? Share your stories in the comments section below and give us a call today if you want to learn more about putting the "Trash Cam" to work for your business!]]>http://securemystuffonline.com/2011/04/trash-cam-what-is-it-and-why-do-our-clients-care/feed/0Nanny-Cam: An Affordable Way To Keep An Eye On Your Childrenhttp://securemystuffonline.com/2011/04/nanny-cam-an-affordable-way-to-keep-an-eye-on-your-children/
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Have you seen the movie “Meet the Parents”? Do you remember the scene where Jack (played by Robert DeNiro) is talking to Greg (played by Ben Stiller) about hidden surveillance cameras and Jack shows Greg the teddy bear with a camera built into it?
At the time, that scene may have seemed over the top. Now, several years later, a Nanny-Cam is a very common, convenient and affordable way to give you peace of mind that your children are safe and secure when you’re at work, on a business trip, or enjoying a date night out.
This is just one application of how SecureMyStuff can make a real difference in the lives of our customers. The low cost of the camera and a simple, affordable monthly plan is about as easy as adding cable TV services to your home! Even better, you can view the Nanny-Cam recorded data right from your smartphone or laptop!
To see some of our cameras in action, check out our live demos! For more information, call us at 1-888-536-8661.]]>http://securemystuffonline.com/2011/04/nanny-cam-an-affordable-way-to-keep-an-eye-on-your-children/feed/0Property Managers Can Help Tenants Feel Safe and Secure with SecureMyStuff!http://securemystuffonline.com/2011/03/property-managers-can-help-tenants-feel-safe-and-secure-with-securemystuff/
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Property managers face a difficult task of providing security for the buildings they manage due to the sometimes high cost of traditional video security systems. It can be hard for property managers to present the value of a traditional system to their tenants or owners if they are unable to absorb the cost.
This is exactly why SecureMyStuff is a perfect option for property managers in these instances. Rather than make a large upfront investment on equipment and network infrastructure, property managers have the option of installing cameras at a low initial cost and paying a low monthly fee for hosted video services.
SecureMyStuff hosts network service with monthly fees dependent on the amount of time a facility wants to store the captured video. This minimizes costs to the property owner and tenants, and ensures the safety and security of the property. It's a great solution...for everyone!
To see how hosted IP video technologies work, view our demos and service plans today!]]>http://securemystuffonline.com/2011/03/property-managers-can-help-tenants-feel-safe-and-secure-with-securemystuff/feed/1How SecureMyStuff Uses Cloud Computing To Save Your Business Time, Money, and Energyhttp://securemystuffonline.com/2011/03/how-secure-my-stuff-online-uses-cloud-computing-to-save-your-business-time-money-and-energy/
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Cloud computing is basically defined as servers that are hosted in data centers instead of in your own building. For detailed information on Cloud Computing, check out Wikipedia here.
Ok, so you may be wondering, "What does cloud computing have to do with video surveillance?" Keep reading and we'll tell you!
Traditionally, video surveillance systems require LOTS of hardware installed at your building and technical people to keep the systems up and running. It also means that a business owner has to have good power, internet connectivity and backup solutions in place to guarantee that their video system is working. All of this boils down to a lot of time and expense. No business owner wants that.
SecureMyStuffTM (SMS) hosts their video surveillance solution with a carrier class data facility located in downtown Kansas City. This allows SMS to provide excellent up time for our hosted solution and unlimited capacity for growth as we continue to add new clients. SecureMyStuffTM has chosen to go with a “cloud” based model for several reasons, including.

Significant savings in hardware infrastructure.

Significant savings in technical resources required to maintain the system.

Green solution based on the shared infrastructure at the hosting company = better for the environment.

Easy to install. Just order a camera and plug it in or connect it to your wireless network.

Easy to modify after the installation. If the business owner needs another camera, all they have to do is order it and plug it in.

For more information about SecureMyStuffTM, give us a call at 1-888-536-8661.]]>http://securemystuffonline.com/2011/03/how-secure-my-stuff-online-uses-cloud-computing-to-save-your-business-time-money-and-energy/feed/0SecureMyStuff/Kenton Brothers Co-Sponsor “Spay-ghetti and No Balls” at Spay and Neuter Kansas Cityhttp://securemystuffonline.com/2011/03/secure-my-stuff-online-kenton-brothers-co-sponsor-spay-ghetti-and-no-balls-at-spay-and-neuter-kansas-city/
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On Friday, February 25, Spay and Neuter Kansas City (SNKC) hosted a charity event to raise funds for their cause. A delicious dinner of spaghetti with meat sauce (no meatballs) was catered by Olive Garden, and corporate sponsor Kenton Brothers Inc. was in attendance.
NBC Action News 41 Reporter Keith King presided over the event as Master of Ceremonies (see the tv report of the event here), and a touching speech was presented by key-note speaker Charles Gusewelle of the Kansas City Star. In addition to the dinner and social mixer, there were live and silent auctions held during the evening’s festivities.
Spay and Neuter Kansas City promotes affordable spay and neuter services to help decrease pet over-population in the Kansas City area. Kenton Brothers is a strong supporter of the excellent work SNKC does to help protect the staff, dogs and cats at SNKC. SecureMyStuffTM/Kenton Brothers was happy to donate a hosted video surveillance system to Spay and Neuter Kansas City.
For further information on how to support Spay and Neuter Kansas City, visit their web site or call 816-353-0940.
For more information on the hosted video surveillance solutions provided by SecureMyStuffTM, or other solutions available from Kenton Brothers, please visit www.securemystuffonline.com or call 816-842-3700.

]]>http://securemystuffonline.com/2011/03/secure-my-stuff-online-kenton-brothers-co-sponsor-spay-ghetti-and-no-balls-at-spay-and-neuter-kansas-city/feed/0Kenton Brothers’ New Online Division Introduces WatchMyStuff(tm) Video Surveillance Technologyhttp://securemystuffonline.com/2011/02/kenton-brothers-launches-secure-my-stuff-online-an-affordable-small-business-security-solution/
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News Release
Kenton Brothers Inc.
1718 Baltimore Ave., Kansas City, MO 64108
816-842-3700 or 888-536-8661, www.kentonbrothers.com
Release Date: Feb. 24, 2011
Contact: Susan Pepperdine, 913-262-7414, cell 913-205-5304, or susan@pepperdinepr.com
Kenton Brothers' New Online Division Introduces WatchMyStuffTM Video Surveillance Technology
Kansas City, MO. ... WatchMyStuffTM, a revolutionary new Internet technology that allows small businesses to cost-effectively install high-security video surveillance, is being introduced by SecureMyStuffTM, the newly established online division of Kenton Brothers Inc.
WatchMyStuffTM is an innovative, proprietary video technology that for the first time allows business owners to monitor live or recorded video from anywhere in world simply by connecting to the Internet via computer or mobile device.
WatchMyStuffTM is designed to meet the needs of small businesses that require an affordable, easy-to-use security system. For a low monthly fee, the hosted video surveillance system can be installed at multiple small locations to increase security, prevent inventory loss, and monitor temporary workers and cleaning crews. Applications also include TrashCam to prevent dumping abuses and RoboReceptionist to improve customer service.
By using cameras' advanced plug-and-play technology that connects into a company's existing network or wireless access point, WatchMyStuffTM eliminates the need for an expensive, complex DVR or video management equipment.
Clients simply log onto www.securemystuffonline.com to monitor their locations. In a demonstration video, a jewelry store alarm sounds and a recorded voice loudly warns an attempted robber: "You have been photographed and recorded...The video is already stored at another site and a notification has been sent," so destroying the camera is pointless. In real time, the store owner receives the video on his smart phone and notifies the police in seconds.
Watch My Stuff can also be used for deterrence by configuring the system to automatically send alerts of triggering events, such as people loitering after hours or someone throwing things in a Dumpster. Flashing lights and a booming voice help scare off any would-be thieves or troublemakers. On the positive side, business owners can use the system to recognize employees who are working after hours and weekends or otherwise contributing beyond the norm.
To demonstrate the system's benefits, Kenton Brothers recently partnered with Spay & Neuter Kansas City by donating WatchMyStuffTM hosted video surveillance and monitoring to protect the staff, dogs, cats and property at their inner-city facility at 59th and Troost in Kansas City, Mo. "The system allows us to keep our back door secured and monitored at all times, so our staff definitely feels more secure," notes Michelle Rivera, president.
In addition to the security benefits, WatchMyStuffTM allows Spay & Neuter managers to evaluate and improve day-to-day operating procedures. "We can now see what's happening at our front desk from wherever we are," Rivera points out. "That lets us improve our customer service by stepping in when needed to make sure visitors are being greeted and assisted without a long wait."
For information contact Kenton Brothers at 816-842-3700 or 888-536-8661, or visit www.securemystuffonline.com .
Kenton Brothers Inc. Systems for Security is a fourth generation security systems company that has been securing the people, property and possessions of commercial businesses in Kansas City for more than a century. Founded in 1897, the company provides security and technology consultation services to commercial, industrial and government organizations. Kenton Brothers is a leader in the design, specification, installation and ongoing service of both electronic and mechanical security systems.]]>http://securemystuffonline.com/2011/02/kenton-brothers-launches-secure-my-stuff-online-an-affordable-small-business-security-solution/feed/0